Safety · Supplement
Serrapeptase: side effects, safety & interactions
Generally tolerated; theoretical bleeding and drug-absorption effects.
- Overall grade
- Grade D
- Last revised
- 0
- graded outcomes
- 0
- references listed
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The evidence in words
Safety profile
Generally tolerated; theoretical bleeding and drug-absorption effects.
Interactions to respect
No major interactions are on record for Serrapeptase at typical doses, but tell your clinician about everything you take.
What Serrapeptase is
Serrapeptase is a proteolytic enzyme (originally from silkworm gut bacteria) marketed for inflammation, pain, and mucus.
The honest bottom line
Popular for inflammation but thinly evidenced. Not a priority; bromelain has somewhat better support.
Related reading
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